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Plateau attacks: 13 reported killed across three LGAs

Separate attacks across three Plateau LGAs have left 13 people reported dead, including nine passengers travelling towards Jos. Police say they are still establishing the full picture.

Sokoto Schools Resume as Insecurity Keeps Some Schools Closed

IDNN3 days ago3 days ago0

Sokoto begins the 2026/2027 school session with an uneven reopening: most schools are due back, while institutions previously closed because of insecurity remain shut pending security clearance.

Sokoto attack: One killed, reported INEC worker abducted in Kebbe

IDNN6 days ago6 days ago0

Sokoto Police confirm one person was killed and another abducted in Girkau, Kebbe LGA, with the abducted man reported to be an INEC worker and his current status still unresolved.

Five deaths reported in Girkau-area attack in Sokoto

IDNN2 weeks ago2 weeks ago0

Five deaths have been reported after an attack affecting Girkau and nearby communities in Kebbe LGA, but police have not provided a reconciled casualty breakdown.

Police respond to reported ₦40m bandit levy in Kebbe, Sokoto

IDNN2 weeks ago2 weeks ago0

Residents of Kebbe, Sokoto State, face a reported ₦40m extortion demand as police say they are responding to threats linked to the levy.

Kano boosts security response after attacks in four LGAs

IDNN2 weeks ago2 weeks ago0

Separate attacks across Garun Mallam, Rogo, Bebeji and Gwarzo have produced deaths, injuries and abductions, but authorities have not provided a reconciled casualty breakdown.

NLC Threatens Nationwide Protest as Insecurity Worsens, Demands Probe Into School Attack

IDNN10 months ago10 months ago0

The Nigeria Labour Congress has threatened to declare a nationwide protest and a national day of mourning over worsening insecurity across the country. NLC President Joe Ajaero says workers can no longer watch “criminal gangs overrun the nation,” demanding a full probe into a recent school kidnapping and the withdrawal of security operatives ahead of the attack.

BADARU RESIGNS — NIGERIA’S DEFENCE CHIEF QUITS IN THE MIDDLE OF SECURITY EMERGENCY

IDNN10 months ago10 months ago0

Nigeria woke up to a shock on Monday as Defence Minister Mohammed Badaru resigned instantly, citing health concerns—just days after President Tinubu declared a national security emergency. The presidency confirmed acceptance of his resignation, with a new minister expected within days. The timing has triggered fresh questions over stability inside Nigeria’s defence leadership

IPOB Rejects Security Claims, Denies Links to Arrested Commander

IDNNSep 17, 202517.09.20250

The Indigenous People of Biafra has denied links to Ifeanyi Okorienta, alias Gentle de Yahoo, arrested by the Nigerian Army in Imo State. IPOB spokesman Emma Powerful accused security agencies of spreading “satanic propaganda,” insisting the group is peaceful and lawful. He warned the media against “demonising IPOB” and threatened legal action against defamatory reports.

IGP Egbetokun Denies Election Rigging, Rejects Call to Arm Citizens Amid Rising Insecurity

IDNNJun 24, 20250

IGP Egbetokun Denies Election Rigging, Rejects Call to Arm Citizens Amid Rising Insecurity By IDNN Political Desk Abuja, Nigeria — Inspector-General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun,...